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A Greetingfrom thePresident of IcelandIceland is a country of creation. Its volcanoes, geysers, glaciers andlava offer a dramatic interplay of fire and ice. Beautiful rivers and lakes,green fields and multicoloured mountains have inspired painters andpoets.The people of Iceland have safeguarded this unique island for morethan a thousand years. From the period of Viking settlement to thecreation of a highly modern society the spirit of discovery has guided ourjourneys. The history can be found in every footstep; regions celebratingtheir heritage and redefining their vision.Photo.Hermann.SigurdssThe visitors will be welcomed by the people and invited to sharethe country where the creation of the Earth is still going on.Olafur Ragnar GrimssonCoverPhoto: Ingólfur JúlíussonModel: Gréta María KristinsdóttirThe photo was taken in Árbæjarsafnið museum, where Icelandic traditionsare preserved in historic houses which are transported to the museum wherethey are restored to capture the period in which they were habited.Gréta María is wearing Peysuföt, which is an Icelandic National Costumecommonly worn by women in the 18-19th century. She is seated in front ofa „rokkur,“ which is a domestic device for making yarn or thread with a singlespindle and a wheel driven by foot.The next issue of Icelandic Times will be published February 2010.The opinions expressed in Icelandic Times do not necessarily reflect those of the editor, publishers ortheir agents. Though the content of this issue have been meticulously prepared, no warranty is madeabout the accuracy and completeness of its content.2Congratulations for picking up thevery first issue of Icelandic Times, amagazine which scrutinizes the bestof what Iceland has to offer for ourforeign visitors. Our aim is to giveyou a genuine insight into our culture,history, arts, geology, business, politicsand whatever we consider Icelandic.Much has been written about Icelandfollowing the devastating crash ofIceland‘s banking system. While theIcelandic people are slowly recoveringfrom the impact of the crisis, theIcelandic glaciers, volcanoes and hotsprings pay little mind to those matters,which seem trivial in comparison toIceland‘s geological history, whichis plagued thousands of years ofcatastrophic volcanic eruptions andearthquakes.Iceland‘s majestic landscapes are atimeless reminder of how we oftenforget the things that are important.Try standing on top of a glacier, walkinginside a volcano or gaze at the NorthernPublisher:Interland ehf.Dragháls 10110 Reykjavík(+354) 534-1880www.landogsaga.iswww.icelandictimes.isEditor and General Manager:Einar Th. Thorsteinssoneinar@landogsaga.isLights and see if your mind wanders tomore trivial things.Even though some Icelanders seemedto have lost sight of this larger scheme ofthings, most Icelanders are very muchaware of nature‘s awesome powersand offer visitors unique opportunitiesto experience it. There are countlessindividuals and companies who havemeticulously labored for years anddecades towards making your staymore memorable. Hundreds of caveshave been mapped out, dozens of jeepshave been modified, millions havebeen spent on logistics, mountain trailsmapped out and thousands of sweatershave been knitted, just for you.We hope you enjoy reading about thesepeople and that our magazine willbe helpful in making your stay moreenjoyable.Thank youEinar Th. ThorsteinssonPhotography, Design and Layout:Ingólfur Júlíussonauglysingastofa@gmail.comSales and Marketing:Elín Björg Ragnarsdóttirelin@landogsaga.isText by:Vignir Andri Guðmundssonvignir@landogsaga.is
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